January 2-3, 2009: (fri-sat); 15th Annual Anti-Freeze Blues Festival in Ferndale (1 mile north of Detroit).
At the Magic Bag on Woodward Ave just north of 9 Mile Rd, ph# 248-544-1991. Doors open 7pm. Cost is $25 each day, portion of the proceeds benefits the Detroit Blues Society. tickets, directions, list of performers, click → Info

January 18, 2009 (sun): 2009 Entertainment Showcase Extravaganza in Canton (west of Detroit). Noon – 7 PM. Held at UAW Local #735, 48055 Michigan Ave, Canton, MI. 2 stages of continuous entertainment with 30 different acts, No Admission Charge. Sponsored by the Belleville National Strawberry Festival and Party Time Entertainment.

January 22-24, 2009 (thu-sat): Michigan Music Conference (MMC) - 4th Annual in Grand Rapids.
official website: www.michiganmusicconference.org
Purpose of the conference is to provide an annual in-service opportunity for the professional development of Michigan music educators and to serve as a coordinating body for collaborative, inter-association initiatives in support of school music in Michigan.

January 23-31, 2009: Ferndale Blues Festival - 8th Annual in Ferndale (just north of Detroit).
official websites: www.ferndalebluesfestival.org and www.myspace.com/ferndalebluesfestival
Fest features "Live Blues" for 9 days at 22 Venues. On Friday and Saturday nights, there will be a shuttle bus running between all the venues. Festival donates proceeds to charity.

January 24, 2009 (sat): Motor City Metalfest '09 in Detroit at Harpo's.
3rd Annual, 20 bands, two stages, $12 cover. 313-824-1700.

January 28 - February 1, 2009: 12th Annual Sphinx Competition and Finals Concert in Ann Arbor and Detroit.
official information: www.sphinxmusic.org/programs/competition.html
Competition is open to all Junior High, High School, and College age Black and Latino string players residing in the U.S. The Finals Concert is hosted by the Detroit Symphony at the Max M. Fisher Music Center in Detroit.

January 30-31, 2009: Ann Arbor Folk Festival at Hill Auditorium in Ann Arbor.
official website: theark.org/ann_arbor_folk_festival.html
The Ark's largest annual fundraising event will celebrate its 31st year with some of the finest in traditional and contemporary artists. Each night will feature a blend of renowned and up-and-coming performers, providing audiences with the opportunity to hear popular artists working at the top of their field while discovering terrific new talent. All funds raised through the Festival benefit The Ark, Ann Arbor's non-profit home for folk, roots, and ethnic music.

January 31, 2009: "Bob Marley Birthday Bash 2009", State Theatre, Kalamazoo 269.345.6000. All Ages Doors 7 PM Live 7:30 PM. Zion Lion & Gizzae DJs Assane, Ras I.B. & Jonathan. Caribbean food / craft vendors, www.kazoostate.com. Tickets can be purchase@ State Theatre or www.ticketmaster.com 269.373.7000.

Feb 5, 12, & 19, 2009 (thursdays): Open Blues Jam with MOTOR CITY JOSH & The Big Three at Callahan's Neighborhood Bar & Grill in Auburn Hills (north of Detroit). 2105 South Boulevard, Auburn Hills, MI 48326. 248-858-9508.info

February 7, 2009 (sat): Winners' Concert - Great Lakes Songwriting Contest 2008 - venue TBA, held last year at Trinity House Theatre in Livonia, MI (west of Detroit). located on 6 Mile Rd east of Haggerty Rd (near I-275). last year tickets were $12, $9 for members.

February 28, 2009 (sat): ShovelByrds CD Release Party celebrating their debut CD "...blame it on the jack". The Party will be held at Bubba O'Malley's Wild Irish Inn. Bubba's is located just south of I-69 on Belsay Road in Burton, MI. Special guest "All Ben's Fault" kicks off the celebration at 9:00pm with the ShovelByrds performing at 10:00pm. ShovelByrds CD's will be available for $5, t-shirts $10, hats $12 or a ShovelByrds combo pack, including CD, hat, and t-shirt for only $25. Come on out and help the ShovelByrds celebrate the release of their debut CD! See ya there!

February 28, 2009 (sat): Clarkston Eagles Psychedelic/Woodstock Party - The Magic Bus band performs late '60s music. Event is open to members of the Clarkston Eagles. $5 cover, starts 9pm.

March 4-7, 2009 (wed-sat): Metro Times Blowout - 12th Annual in Hamtramck (just north of Downtown Detroit).
official website: www.metrotimes.com/blowout
Probably the largest local music fest in the U.S., it showcases around 200 Michigan Music Artists at 15 venues over 4 nights. Tickets (wristband) are just $20 each and gets you into each venue, every night including the Launch Party on wednesday at the Majestic Theatre and Magic Stick located next to each other in Detroit. Thurs-Sat is all in Hamtramck. 2009 Schedule and Bands are posted on website. Enjoy this All Local, Big-Time, Music Slavin', Venue Bar-Hopping good time!

March 13, 2009 (fri): $1,000 Battle of the Bands - All Ages - $1,000 Cash Prize that night. Held at The Eagle Theatre in Pontiac. 15 S Saginaw St, Pontiac, MI 48342.

March 13, 2009 (Friday): The Hex Bombs CD Release Party in Kalamazoo (West-MI).
Kalamazoo natives The Hex Bombs, a band best described as "American street punk performed for the working class, by the working class." The release party takes place at Papa Pete's music venue at 502 S. Burdick St. in downtown Kalamazoo; doors open at 8pm. Admission is $5 at the door for those ages 21+ and $7 for ages 18-20. For details on this event, including merch information and pricing, or to check out select tracks from the twelve-track album, available for just $10, go to www.myspace.com/thehexbombs.

March 20-30, 2009: Assembly Line Concert - An Attempt To Set A New World Record For Live Music
official website: Assembly Line Concert (a tribute to The American Worker)
10 days, 240 Hours, 24/7 non-stop live music. Each of the 10 days will highlight different aspects of the American partnership between workers, employers, politicians and the media. One day, political leaders will play 24, one-hour sets; another day, auto workers; and another day, local Detroit bands. Even members of the media will have their own day to play and be a part of the big news event. Musicians from all segments of society come together in the heart of hard-hit Main Street America and help pay tribute to the American worker.

April 4, 2009 (sat): Pickin' on Cystic Fibrosis at the Dogwood Center in Fremont, MI.
official websites: www.pickinoncf.com and www.myspace.com/pickinoncf
Enjoy a day of great bluegrass music and benefit Cystic Fibrosis research for one low price. Tickets $15 for adults, $10 for ages 16 and under.

April 17, 2009 (fri): Detroit Music Awards 2009 - DMA Ceremony & Show in Downtown Detroit.
official websites: www.detroitmusicawards.net and www.myspace.com/mcmf
Big Time Annual Awards Ceremony presented by the Motor City Music Foundation (MCMF). This night is all about meeting and congratulating our incredibly talented local musicians in grand style! It's a glorious night with award presentations, live performances, music biz movers and shakers in attendance, access to local music information. 2008 Ticket info - public invited general admission $20, up to $1,000 for a VIP table, details on website including scheduled performers and information for sponsorships and vendor booths. Held at The Fillmore Detroit, formerly the State Theatre.

April 18, 2009 (sat): Radio Riot Music Festival Spring Showcase in Kalamazoo (West MI).
Michigan's top-caliber rock-infused acts at Papa Pete's music venue at 502 S. Burdick St. in downtown Kalamazoo. doors open 8pm, show starts 9pm. Admission is $10 at the door for those ages 18+. Detailed event information, along with links to the individual performers and their music is available by visiting myspace.com/thehexbombs.

April 23-25, 2009 (thu-sat): Great Lakes International Banjo Convention 2009 at the Doubletree Hotel in Dearborn.
official website: www.glibanjo.com

April 24, 2009 (fri): Whispers Of The North - a five piece Gordon Lightfoot Tribute Band will be performing at the Cadillac High School Auditorium (Northern MI). Tickets are $12.00 and a portion of the proceeds will benefit the Cadillac Area Oasis and Family Resource Center Food Pantry.

(not in 2009) April 23 to May 9, 2010: Gilmore Keyboard Festival in West Michigan.
official websites: www.thegilmoreiscoming.com and www.gilmore.org/festival.asp
"The Gilmore's biennial festival presents two weeks of astonishing keyboard performances across West Michigan – a festival that celebrates the joy and power of music in concerts, recitals, chamber music performances, lectures, master classes, and film."

May 2-9, 2009: Bach Festival Week in Kalamazoo (West Michigan).
official information at www.kzoo.edu/bach (click on concerts and schedules)

May 15-17, 2009 (fri-sun): 2009 WYCD Detroit Downtown Hoedown - 27th Annual - in downtown Detroit.
official information including artist lineup will be on → wycd.com
Held at Hart Plaza, the 99.5 WYCD country music fest includes established & new artists "and is widely recognized as the largest Country Music show of its kind in the world."

May 15-17, 2009 (fri-sun): Annual Mayfest Bluegrass Music Festival in Lowell (West Michigan).
official information when posted: www.wmbma.org/home.html (event link at bottom of page)
Sponsored by West Michigan Bluegrass Music Association, it features a national act and some local and regional bluegrass groups, plus 4 workshops. "There will be plenty of picking and grinning throughout the festival grounds all weekend. Our festival is known for some great parking lot picking and the pickin' can go on in fair weather or foul."

May 16, 2009 (sat): Valley Blues Festival in Flint to benefit the Valley School scholarship fund for its students to attend school there. Fest will be held at the Flint Cultural Center, behind Sloan Museum, 1221 E. Kearsley. Gate opens at 2pm. Ticket Prices: $20 in advance, $25 at the gate, $50 VIP tickets. Tickets can be purchased at The Valley School Office, by phone (810-767-4004) or in person. Credit Cards are accepted. Featured Artists are Larry McCray and his band along with Carl Weathersby, Thornetta Davis, and local Flint bands the Tim Lamb Blues Band and the Knucklehead Blues Band.

May 23-25, 2009 (sat-mon): Detroit's Electronic Music Festival - Movement 09 - DEMF 2009 in Downtown Detroit.
official website: www.myspace.com/detroitmusicfest
Movement 2009. Internationally recognized Annual Memorial Day weekend event now produced by Paxahau. Event was formerly known as "FUSE-in: Detroit's Electronic Movement" and "Detroit Techno Fest".

TBA 2009 (sat): Rock -N- Reggae in Oil City, near Midland.
information: www.saltriveracres.com
Annual event at Salt River Acres. tickets last year were $25, at the gate $40 (if available).

Detroit News Teen Battle of the Bands
This event may no longer exist, contact the Detroit News for update. It was an annual competition for 13 to 18 year olds who are in Metro Detroit bands of all genres, 10 to 12 bands in the finals, $10,000 worth of prizes.
former web page with general information and rules: Battle of the Bands - Previous Years

June 4-6, 2009 (thu-sat): Jackson Blues Festival in Jackson (Mid-MI)
official information at jazzthug.tripod.com/SDP/JBFest.html
held at the Jackson County Airport, $2 Admission each day, brought to you by Slipped Disc Productions.

June 6-21, 2009: Great Lakes Chamber Music Festival in Southeast Michigan.
official website: www.greatlakeschambermusic.com
14th season. two weeks, 20 concerts, various locations. "world-class musicians performing classical and contemporary chamber works in beautiful venues".

June 11-13, 2009 (thu-sat): Leslie Bluegrass Festival at the Wheel Inn Campground (south of Lansing).
Annual event. official website: www.marshallbluegrass.com/home22

June 12-14, 2009 (fri-sun): Nor-East'r Music & Arts Festival in Mio (southeast of Gaylord).
official website: www.noreastr.net
annual event. tickets cost $10 to $50, depending on day or weekend passes, bought in advance, etc. Presented by the AuSable Valley Nor-East'r Association of Folk (AVNAF).

June 12-14, 2009 (fri-sun): V98.7 Smooth JazzFest - 11th Annual at Chene Park on the Detroit Waterfront.
official web pages: www.myspace.com/smoothjazzfest and WVMV Smooth JazzFest
Tickets $30 to $105. Schedule and full information is on website.

June 19-20, 2009 (fri-sat): Island Festival in Kalamazoo (south of Grand Rapids).
official websites: www.islandfestkalamazoo.com and www.myspace.com/islandfestival
14th annual. for 13 years, "the Island Festival has presented international, national, regional, and local talent and is the largest celebration of the Caribbean culture in Michigan." features reggae music.

June 19-20, 2009 (fri-sat): Hot Blues and BBQ / Detroit Blues Challenge 2009 in Oxford (north of Detroit).
official website: www.hotbluesandbbq.com
5th annual, Free Admission Both Days. 3 events starting with the kickoff concert on Friday evening, followed by Detroit Blues Challenge starting at noon on Saturday, and the core festival beginning at 4pm on Saturday. Event is part of a series of competitions in which winning acts advance to the next round, with the ultimate goal of sending one band from Metro Detroit to the National Blues Competition in Memphis, Tenn.

June 19-20, 2009 (fri-sat): Rockin Blues Cruise - 6th Annual in Eastpointe (just north of Detroit).
no website, see info published April 10th on The Macomb Daily. Event is presented by the Eastpointe Rotary Club ph# 586-445-4406, and is associated with the annual Cruisin' Gratiot car cruise.

June 19-21, 2009 (fri-sun): Music at Belleville National Strawberry Festival in Belleville (west of Detroit).
official web page: www.nationalstrawberryfest.com/entertainment.htm
annual event. Downtown area has 3 stages of live entertainment. Variety of local bands and artists are featured and their schedules will be posted, plus "Strawberry Idol" singing competition.

June 20, 2009 (sat): Spirit of the Woods Folk Festival - 32nd Annual in Brethren, MI (northwest lower peninsula). official web page: www.spiritofthewoods.org/festival.html
Free Admission.

June 20, 2009 (sat): Annual Benefit Concert for Summer Wind Farms Animal Sanctuary in Brown City (bottom of Thumb). information: www.swfsanctuary.org
Annual family friendly tour & concert fundraiser. Cost is $15 per-person, kids under 10 get in free. "Our facility sits on 140 acres and is home to over 200 animals. We are a non-profit, USDA Licensed sanctuary for exotic birds, animals and reptiles."

June 20, 2009 (sat): Muck and the Mires at the New Dodge Lounge in Hamtramck (north of Downtown Detroit).
Boston's Muck and the Mires, voted number one Garage Rock band in the US by Little Steven Van Zandt, make their Detroit area debut. The band is currently on tour supporting their new album, Hypnotic (Dirty Water Records - London), produced by rock legend Kim Fowley. The album features a 3D cover along with 3D glasses.
New Dodge is at 8850 Jos Campau, Hamtramck, MI 48212. ph# 313-874-5963. Admission is $5, ages 21+.
For more information, please visit www.newdodgelounge.com or www.muckandthemires.com
MADMAN'S NOTE: when you are there, don't hesitate to go up to the band and say "Madman Mike Says HI" Mike is getting one of their CDs and you can too. Experience the show, meet the band, get rocked!

June 20, 2009 (sat): "The Night Before Fathers Day – Northville" - acoustic event showcasing local fathers performing music with their children at Solid Grounds Coffee House 6pm to 9pm. 133 W Main St #222, Northville, MI 48167, phone 248-348-9737. Moms are encouraged to take photos to show off on Fathers Day. Admission is FREE, fathers that would like to perform with their children must RSVP to Chris Badynee (734)425-7545.

June 20, 2009 (sat): "The Night Before Fathers Day – Plymouth" - acoustic event showcasing local fathers performing music with their children at Plymouth Coffee Bean 8pm to 11pm. 884 Penniman Ave, Plymouth, MI 48170, phone 734-454-0178. Moms are encouraged to take photos to show off on Fathers Day. Admission is FREE, fathers that would like to perform with their children must RSVP to Chris Badynee (734)425-7545.

June 25, 2009 (thu): Huge Audio/Visual Auction in Ann Arbor - featuring equipment for Music Entertainment, Shows, Presentations. Lots of Amps, speakers, mixers, mic's, wireless mic systems, audio consoles, cd players, projectors, lights, pars, tripod screens, cords, cables, dimmers, controllers, road cases, adaptors, video monitors, kits, stands, rigging equipment, audio snakes, equalizers, much more.

June 25-28, 2009 (thu-sun): "Above The Bridge" Songwriters Weekend in the U.P.
official information: Curtis Community Arts Council - CCAC
2nd Annual in 2009. Local musicians hosted an all inclusive workshop weekend for songwriters and music lovers alike in the beautiful Upper Peninsula at Chamberlin's Ole Forest Inn in Curtis, MI. Weekend had lodging, meals, workshops, critique sessions, open stage performances, and a concert from the music award winning songwriting staff. Proceeds benefit the CCAC.

June 25-27, 2009 (thur-sat): Charlotte Bluegrass Festival - 37th Annual in Charlotte (lower Mid-MI).
official website: www.wilderbluegrassfestival.com/charlotte.htm
"The Oldest Continuous Bluegrass Festival in Michigan". tickets $35 to $65 per-person, children under 12 free with parents.

June 25 - July 5, 2009: Muskegon Summer Celebration in Muskegon (West Michigan).
official website: www.summercelebration.com
Annual music fest. "11-day all star music extravaganza complete with family fun for all ages." in 2008 Adult 11 Day Pass was $91 or $101, Child 11 Day Pass $47 or $51, plus Individual tickets for concerts. National and local music acts.

June 26-28, 2009 (fri-sun): Music at Stars and Stripes Festival in Mount Clemens (northeast of Detroit).
official website: www.starsandstripesfest.com and music schedule
FREE admission. Performances by national and local bands, over 75 performances, four stages. Plus there's art, fireworks and more.

June 26-27, 2009 (fri-sat): Alpena Blues Festival - 5th Annual in Alpena (northeast lower peninsula).
official website: www.alpenablues.com
At the Alpena County Fairgrounds which has a covered stage & grandstand, also has camping sites.

June 27, 2009 (sat): Jazzin' on Jefferson in Detroit (near Grosse Pointe Park).
official website: www.jazzinonjefferson.com
6th Annual. Street festival featuring three stages of entertainment, mostly blues and jazz.

June 30, 2009 (tue): Celebratory Tribute to Michael Jackson at Chene Park in Detroit. 313-393-0292.

Cornstock Music Festival in Scotts (Southwest MI) - EVENT STATUS FOR 2009 UNKNOWN as of 6-12-2009.
official website: www.cornstockmusicfest.com

Rock City - Music Festival in Detroit - EVENT STATUS FOR 2009 UNKNOWN as of 6-12-2009.
It was presented by Detour - a former web magazine, see 2008 info

Music at Detroit Festival of the Arts not in 2009, back in 2010.
official website: www.detroitfestival.com - skipping 2009 due to major construction in the area.

July 1-4, 2009 (wed-sat): Detroit Symphony Orchestra Annual Salute To America in Dearborn (Metro Detroit).
Held in Greenfield Village, part of The Henry Ford. general admission $22.50.

July 1-5, 2009 (wed-sun): Music at Comerica CityFest 2009 in Detroit (formerly called Comerica TasteFest).
official web site: www.newcenter.com/cityfest/info.htm
FREE Admission. International, regional and local musical acts on four stages. performing schedule will be posted.

July 2-5, 2009 (thu-sun): Rothbury Music Festival in Rothbury (Western MI).
official website: www.rothburyfestival.com
2nd fest to be held at the Double JJ Ranch. Many music genres featuring a lot of national and local music acts. Tickets cost $345 (plus fees and other charges), a ticket layaway program is available up to April 15th.

July 2-5, 2009 (thu-sun): Cedar Polka Fest 2009 in Cedar (Northwest MI).
Admission $5 to $20. several days of polka music, dancing, food, beverages and a parade on saturday. Annual festival is held late June or early July. [info when available].

July 6-12, 2009 (mon-sun): Common Ground Music Festival in downtown Lansing.
official website: www.commongroundfest.com
Annual event. "The featured component of Common Ground - top-shelf, national musical performers - will occupy two (2) main stages each night. Keeping with the design of the event, the headline shows will spotlight numerous contemporary musical formats including: Country, Classic Rock, New Rock and R&B. While the best available national talent will top-off each night of the festival, a variety of local, regional and other national performers will ignite other festival stages with non-stop music of all kinds throughout the Festival."

July 9-11, 2009 (thu-sat): Idlewild Music Fest in Idlewild, MI.
official web page: www.historicidlewild.com/Idlewild%20Fest.htm
6th Annual. Rediscovering our musical roots on Williams Island. Bring your lawn chair for great entertainment in the majestic outdoor setting on Idlewild Lake. Music, Food & Vendors. Blues & Soul, Reggae, R&B, Jazz. Tickets in 2008 were $10/day (Fri.,Sat.) in advance or $15/day at the gate. Children under 12 free. For tickets or more info: (231) 745-7712.

July 9-11, 2009 (thu-sat): Kalamazoo Blues Festival in Kalamazoo (West MI).
official web page: www.kvba.org/fest.html
16th Annual is put on by the Kalamazoo Valley Blues Association (KVBA) and will be happening at the Downtown Arcadia Festival Place. Fest held annually in July.

TBA 2009 (fri-sat): Meijer Taylor Summer Festival Concerts in Taylor (south of Detroit).
two information pages: info page 1 and [info 2]. Friday concerts and fireworks are free and draws about 100,000 people every year. Saturday Concerts Requires a $10 Ticket. part of the annual festival that this year runs July 10-13, and features top name entertainment, four days of carnival rides, games, special events, entertainment, more.

July 10-11, 2009 (fri-sat): Michigan Elvisfest in Ypsilanti.
official website: www.mielvisfest.org
Annual event. Tickets: Friday (5 PM to Midnight): $15 per person, Saturday (Noon to Midnight): $20 per person, Children 12 years and under admitted free. Discount tickets will be available online. "One of The Largest Elvisfest Concerts in North America! This not a contest but a true concert with spectacular performances, from the first act to the last act, by the best professional Elvis Tribute Artists in North America." includes local.

July 10-12, 2009 (fri-sun): Blissfest 2009 in Harbor Springs (northwest tip of lower peninsula).
official website: www.blissfest.org/festival/news2008.html
29th Annual Folk & Roots Festival, all ages. Fest has Retro and Nouveau Roots music and will include Bluegrass, Blues, Cajun, Celtic, Folk, Jazz, Latin, Ethnic and World music and dance. Weekend Tickets $30 to $85, camping available for $18 to $25.

July 11, 2009 (sat): Dirt Fest 13 - Music and Culture Festival at Birch Run Expo Center (north of Flint).
official website: www.dirtfest.com
Annual festival, many bands, 4 stages "celebrating a collaboration of MANY different styles of music. Metal, punk, alternative, emo, hip-hop, hardcore, grind, indie, pop, and more showcasing the progression of established favorites, while giving amazing up-and-comers a chance to make their mark." tickets $20 in advance, $29 at the gate.

July 15, 2009 (wed): Manistique Main Waterfront Concert at the Manistique Marina in the U.P.
Free admission, a non-profit event, starts 7:30pm. more info at : www.awsomanistique.com

July 16-18, 2009 (thu-sat): Beaver Island Music Festival on Beaver Island, near Charlevoix.
official website: www.beaverislandmusicfestival.com
11+ music artists. festival promotes variety and tradition of all music and art. camping available. tickets are required and available online, advance discount tickets available, camping-shuttle-ferry-air tickets also available online.

July 17, 2009 (fri): Hiawatha Traditional Music Festival in Marquette (U.P.).
official website: www.hiawathamusic.org
31st Annual. "Each year's event features traditional-music styles that include bluegrass, old-time, Cajun, Celtic, acoustic blues and folk - including singer/songwriters - and dance. Mainstage acts include nationally known performers as well as regional and local favorites. The Festival also has special areas for children and teens with organized activities and performances designed for those age groups."

July 18, 2009 (sat): Flint Folk Music Festival - 10th Annual in Flint. 2009 Info

July 18, 2009 (sat): Flint Motorcycle Club Annual Battle of The Bands (Music Fest) in Otisville (next to Flint).
official website: flintmotorcycleclub.com/battleofthebands.html
10th Annual. 2008 Presale Tickets: $5, Gate $10. Join us for a day of great Michigan musical entertainment, provided by great local Michigan musicians. Bring your lawn chairs and blankets for maximum comfort. No Pets - No Coolers - No Children.

July 18-19, 2009 (sat-sun), 2008: Concert of Colors - 17th Annual Diversity Festival in downtown Detroit.
official website: www.concertofcolors.com
FREE admission, held in and around the Max M Fisher Music Center on Wooward Ave. Features musical acts from around the world including some local. Attracts over 100,000 people, 3 stages.

July 19, 2009 (sun): Michigan Jazz Festival in Livonia (west of Detroit).
official website: www.michiganjazzfestival.homestead.com
noon to 9:30pm. annual event features real jazz, not "pop crossover" stuff. Held on the 3rd Sunday in July at Schoolcraft College in Livonia.

July 23-25, 2009 (thu-sat): Marshall Bluegrass Festival at the Calhoun County Fairgrounds.
official website: www.marshallbluegrass.com/home2

July 24-25, 2009 (fri-sat): Heatstock Blues Festival and Pig Roast - in Fostoria (near Lapeer, northwest of Detroit).
for information (when available): No Cover Productions. tickets $30 (day) or $40/$50 (two day). approximately 13 blues acts and two all-star jam sessions, lots of food. camping available.

July 26, 2009 (sun): 89X 18th Birthday Bash - at DTE Music Theatre in Clarkston (northwest of Detroit).

TBA 2009: The Potato Extravaganza in Sandusky, MI (in the Thumb).
official website: www.myspace.com/thepotatoextravaganza
2nd annual in 2008, held at The Beacon, location: 747 S. Sandusky Rd, Sandusky, MI 48471. An all day event featuring over 20 of Michigan's greatest bands, as well as art exhibits, vendors, and more. advance tickets $10.

Michigan 50's Festival - CANCELED - in Novi (northwest of Detroit).
official website: michigan50sfestival.org
21st Annual was in 2008. 2009 CANCELED due to poor economy, was scheduled for July 22-25, 2009 (wed-sat). Nightly 50's Rock & Roll, admision up to around $10 per-person.

July 30 - Aug 1, 2009 (thur-sat): Sterlingfest Art and Jazz Fair in Sterling Heights (just north of Detroit). 28th in 2009, Sterlingfest mixes the tradition of an arts &crafts fair with a jazz and blues stage, a Suds'n'Sounds stage, Top 40 entertainment, AT&T Kidzfest children's activities and entertainment stage, a family midway, local restaurateurs and a main national headliner stage.

July 30 - Aug 2, 2009 (thur-sun): Woodtick Music Festival - Annual in the U.P.
official website: www.woodtickfestival.com
"Woodtick Music Festival is a home-grown, Upper Peninsula style shindig featuring a variety of regional and not so regional bands who all have one thing in common .... they're damn good!"

July 31 - Aug 1, 2009 (fri-sat): Music at St. Clair Riverfest in St. Clair (north of Detroit).
official website: www.stclairriverfest.com and music schedule
FREE admission.

August 1, 2009 (sat): Riverfolk Music & Arts Festival in Manchester (a little southwest of Ann Arbor).
official website: www.riverfolkfestival.org
8th Annual. "Known for its peaceful atmosphere, this award-winning festival of traditional folk, bluegrass and world music continues to evolve, and features new creative artists, an array of music and dance workshops, giant mural paintings, stage shows and wonders for the kids that include instrument-making, face painting, water maze, more. Festival will also be kicking off its first annual Old-Time Fiddle Competiton. Night before is Riverfolk Unplugged, an opportunity to mingle with festival artists and performers during this outdoor pre-festival dance and dinner party."

August 1, 2009 (sat): Flint Rock Fest 2009 in Flint.
official websites: www.flintrockfest.com and myspace.com/flintfest
A FREE, all ages rockin' family event with around 16 bands, held at Kearsley Park, 900-971 Kearsley Park Blvd, Flint, MI 48503, from noon-10pm then the afterparty at Corunna Road Bar, 3110 Corunna Rd, Flint, MI 48503. This is a rain or shine, no alcohol event (drinking starts at the after party).

August 4-9, 2009 (tue-sun): Michigan Womyn's Music Festival in Northern Michigan.
official website: www.michfest.com
intergenerational tribe of womyn come together to make music, art, performance and community. We welcome every womon's participation in our Michigan community and each womon does two shifts in a community area during her stay.

August 6-8, 2009 (thu-sat): Unity Festival (Unity Christian Music Festival) in West MI.
official website: sites.advancedministry.com/unitymusicfestival

August 7-8, 2009 (fri-sat): CowPie Blues Festival 2009 in Alaska, MI (a little southeast of Grand Rapids).
official website: www.cowpiebluesfestival.com
many bands, presented by the Michigan Heritage Music Association, "The CowPie", is now a two day annual event ending on the second Saturday in August. Music, crafts, food and camping. Festival is held on a forty acres farm, tents are brought in, no pets allowed, tickets available June 1st.

August 7-9, 2009 (fri-sun): Bluegrass In The Park 2009 in Atlanta, MI (northeast lower peninsula)
official website: www.bluegrassinthepark.com
At Briley Township Park on the Thunder Bay River. "All bluegrass musicians welcome!" Entry charge for spectators is a free will donation to the Festival Fund to help with expenses, bring your own lawn chair. Vendors with music wares welcome. Features individual competitions (with cash prizes) in guitar, banjo, fiddle and mandolin; band competition and band scramble, parkin' lot pickin' all weekend. Held annualy on the first full weekend in August rain or shine.

August 7-9, 2009 (fri-sun): Great Lakes Folk Festival in East Lansing.
official website: www.greatlakesfolkfest.net
annual festival. free. "includes 100 musicians or dancers in groups who perform at least twice and sometimes as many as four times over the weekend, traditional and other food vendors, craft vendors and many other individual artists/demonstrators. There are five performance stages (including one with a 2,400 sq. ft. dance floor), ..."

August 7-9, 2009 (fri-sun): Grand Marais Music and Arts Festival - 28th Annual in the U.P.
official website: grandmaraismichigan.com/MusicFestival/index.htm
Bluegrass, Blues, Classic Rock, Americana, Rockabilly, Jazz/Rock, Acoustic, more. An open mic second stage, artisans, food vendors, fun for the whole family, on-site camping available. Tickets at the gate: $10 to $35, Children 12 and under Free when accompanied by an adult, camping extra.

August 7-9, 2009 (fri-sun): Music at Milford Memories Summer Festival in Milford (northwest of Detroit).
entertainment schedule and music artists page
annual festival with over 200,000 attendees. variety of events and activities.

August 7-16, 2009: Cheeseburger in Caseville - Annual (Caseville is in Michigan's thumb).
official website: www.cheeseburgerincaseville.org [info 2]
Annual event. Caseville is transformed into Key North for this 10 days festival that celebrates the lifestyle and music made popular by Jimmy Buffett. Adults and kids alike will enjoy the music of over a dozen performers and bands. Event features the "Parade of Tropical Fools", Best Cheeseburger Contest, more.

August 13-15, 2009 (thu-sat): Milan Bluegrass Festival - 12th Annual in Milan (Southeast MI).
official website: www.wilderbluegrassfestival.com/milan.htm
tickets $35 to $65 per-person, children under 12 free with parents.

August 13-16, 2009 (thu-sun): Farmfest 09 in Johannesburg (northern lower peninsula).
official website: www.farm-fest.com
Annual four day traditional music festival, a musician's playground. Gates open on Thursday. Main stage music begins on Friday. Drum Kiva, Fire circle jams, Parkin lot pickin, candle light labryinth walk, 2nd stage open mic, Blow your Face off harmonica contest, dances till 2am, kids stuff, workshops, great food, sacred land. Admission will be by donation ($50 suggested by not requierd).

August 14-22, 2009: Frankenmuth Summer Music Fest in Frankenmuth (Mid MI).
official information: www.frankenmuthfestivals.com/?page_id=4
22nd, annual festival.

August 15, 2009 (sat): Geek Aid 2009 in Grand Rapids (West Michigan).
official websites: www.geekaidmich.com and myspace
Free Event open to all. Features a family-oriented activity with an eclectic mix of musicians, artists, beer tent, more. All proceeds will go to support education through the Geek Aid Scholarship Fund.

August 20-23, 2009 (thu-sun): Carnival and Music Festival in Farmington Hils (just northwest of Detroit).
official website: www.thrivefest.com
Over 70 bands with bands for all ages. Free Admission and Parking, many family activities, carnival rides cost extra.

August 21-22, 2009 (fri-sat): Lansing Bless Fest in Lansing at Riverfront Park.
official website: www.mediamessengers.org/blessfest.html
5th Annual Free Christian Rock, Country and Hip Hop Concert Festival. Fri. 6 p.m.-10 p.m. & Sat.: 12 p.m.-10 p.m.

August 21-23, 2009 (fri-sun): Hoxeyville Music Festival in Hoxeyville (just west of Cadillac off M-55).
official website: www.hoxeyville.com
3 day event featuring many state, regional and national acts with rustic camping sites for RV's and campers, food and craft vendors, kids area with special music and crafts, canoe trips, music workshops given by many of the performers and an open mic stage all in a beautiful north woods setting.

August 22, 2009 (sat): Great Lakes Irish Music Festival in Comstock Park (West MI).
official website: www.greatlakesirishmusicfestival.com
Held at Fifth Third Ballpark, it proudly showcases the outstanding music and traditions of Ireland. An authentically Irish Celebration in only the traditional manner, featuring the finest performances out of Ireland on stage, on going Sessions, Irish dancers, food, merchandise and special children's area. All seating is General Admission, Tickets last year: $12 for adults. Kid's 12 & under are free. Parking: $5 for cars, $10 for buses and RV's.

TBA 2009 (thur-sun): Dunegrass - Annual Sleeping Bear Dunegrass & Blues Festival - in Empire (northwest lower peninsula). official websites: www.dunegrassfestival.com and www.myspace.com/dunegrassfestival
16th in 2008, held between the shores of Lake Michigan and the wooded hills of the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lake Shore. The Festival showcases a collection of regional and national artists from multiple genres, all with roots steeped in tradition and vision, and arranges them on two adjacent stages for a continuous river of music. Advance Tickets: up to $109 for full festival pass. RV pass extra.

TBA 2009 (fri-sat): Music at Lebfest - Lebanese Festival in Birmingham (just north of Detroit).
official website: www.lebanesefestival.org
Baalbeck-style concert on the main stage (bring a lawn chair or blanket to sit on) and other live entertainment. plus Authentic Lebanese Cuisine, International Artisans, Ethnic Bazaar & Market, Cultural Displays, more.

TBA 2009 (fri-sun): Flint Jazz Festival in Flint.
official information website: www.greaterflintartscouncil.org
27th Annual in 2008. 4 day festival to be held at Riverbank Park.

TBA 2009 (sat): Silver Maple Music Festival in Comstock Park (West MI).
official website: www.silvermaplemusicfestival.com
Held at the Fifth Third Ballpark. Seven bands perform traditional folk, bluegrass, world beat and roots music, plus there is an instrumental workshop. All seating is General Admission, Tickets: $35 in advance (advance prices will end Saturday July 26), $40 week of. Kid's 12 & under are free. Parking: $5 for cars & $10 for buses and RV's.

TBA 2009 (sat): Idlewild Jazz Festival in Idlewild.
official website: www.idlewildjazzfest.com in Big Rapids (West MI)
held at Williams Island. Tickets are $35 in advance and $40 on the day of the festival. Children under 15 are free. No alcohol, glass or grills permitted.

2009?: Ann Arbor Blues and Jazz Festival in Ann Arbor.
official website: www.a2bluesjazz.org. 2008 Festival cancelled due to lack of funding. Founded in 1969, held almost annually.

TBA 2009 (tue-thur): Mackinac Music Festival on Mackinac Island (top of lower peninsula).
official web page: www.mackinacartscouncil.org/music.htm and 2008 Details
4th Annual, 3 days of Music at various locations on Mackinac Island, cumulating with a outdoor hoedown concert adjacent to the Grand Hotel Tennis Courts at the foothills of the Grand Hotel. Bands featured will be Mitch Ryder and the Detroit Wheels, Shout Sister Shout, The Forbes Brothers, Switchback and more.... Most events are free, some events are ticketed, tickets available through website.

TBA 2009 (fri-sun): Blues By The Bay - 7th Annual in East Tawas (Lake Huron shoreline, East MI).
official website: www.bluesbythebaytawas.com
three day blues festival presented by the Tawas Bay Blues Society (TBBS). tickets $10 to $20.

August 28-30, 2009 (fri-sun): Porcupine Mountains Music Festival in the U.P.
official website: www.porkiesfestival.org
Annual festival held in the Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park. 3 days of music, over 30 artists on 2 outdoor stages, featuring folk, blues, bluegrass and contemporary music from top-class nationally touring artists, up and coming Michigan artists, and regional performers. 2008 Tickets were $30 to $70. However, there are advance ticket discounts.

TBA 2009 (sat-sun): "The Gathering" Acoustical Guitar Festival in Trenton (just south of Detroit).
Annual Free two day event, local acoustic guitar groups and individuals, open mic format.

TBA 2009 (fri-sun): Thumbfest - 7th Annual in Lexington (Michigan's Thumb).
official website: www.bluewaterfolk.org/thumbfest
Free Admission, features Three Main Stages, Dance Hall, Jam Site, Workshops, Kid's Area, Song Circle Craft Area.

TBA 2009 (fri-mon): Music at Chrysler Arts, Beats & Eats in Pontiac.
official website: www.artsbeatseats.com
Annual event, Free Admission, more than 200 performances on eight stages.

September 4-7, 2009 (fri-mon): Detroit International Jazz Festival in Detroit on the Riverfront.
official website: www.detroitjazzfest.com
Annual Detroit Jazz Fest. Free Admission, Six stages, Jazz & American music.

September 5-6, 2009 (sat-sun): MABS Blues Fest in Marquette (U.P.)
official website: www.marquetteareabluessociety.org
Marquette Area Blues Society (MABS) Annual Blues Festival in the Upper Peninsula includes performances, workshops and post-festival parties. Tickets should become available for single day, weekend, and advance discount.

September 11-13, 2009 (fri-sun): Wheatland Music Festival - 36th Annual in Remus (Mid-Michigan).
official website: www.wheatlandmusic.org
Festival held the first weekend after Labor day in September. 160-acre festival site, juried arts and crafts show, raffle, children's activities, teen and young adult activities, instrument and dance workshops, music, food. Impromptu jam sessions can be found throughout the campgrounds all weekend long. Weekend tickets sold in advance only, Sunday only tickets are available at the gate.

TBA 2009 (sat): Dally in the Alley - Music in Detroit.
official website: www.dallyinthealley.com
31st Year. 4 stages featuring many artists and styles of music.

TBA 2009: Just Let Me Breathe benefit concert - Rock Cystic Fibrosis in Metro Detroit.
official web page: www.letsrockcf.org/jlmb.html     general info: Rock Cystic Fibrosis
For 2009, 6th annual is moving to September. 5th Annual in 2008 was at the Royal Oak Music Theatre, all ages, tickets $20, put on by the Rock CF Foundation.

TBA 2009 (fri-sat): Annual Smokin' Jazz & Barbecue Blues Festival in Downtown Brighton (north of Ann Arbor). information when available: Greater Brighton Area Chamber of Commerce event calendar
Free Admission. "Not only does this event bring you authentic jazz, blues and zydeco, but it also offers some of the tastiest barbecue this side of the Mason/Dixon line."

TBA 2009 (sat): Jake's Music Festival in Grand Rapids (West MI).
official web pages: www.jakesmusicfestival.blogspot.com and www.myspace.com/jakesmusicfestival
Held at the Wealthy Street Theatre, 6pm till midnight, tickets are $10. For the fourth consecutive year local bands will get together for a concert to benefit the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation.

September 18-20, 2009 (fri-sun): Michigan Irish Music Festival in downtown Muskegon (West Michigan).
official website: www.michiganirish.org
Festival features an outstanding line-up of music on 3 stages, an Irish Pub, Market vendors, cultural activities, more. tickets: daily admission charge or $25 for a three day pass.

TBA 2009 (fri-sun): FallFest Bluegrass Festival - in Lowell (West Michigan)
official information on: www.wmbma.org/events.html
Annual Music Festival put on by the West Michigan Bluegrass Music Association (W.M.B.M.A.), held at the Kent County Fairgrounds. tickets $5 to $25, camping available.

TBA 2009 (sun): Music at the Peoples Arts Festival in Detroit.
2nd annual in 2008. Over 40 Bands and Performers at this festival devoted to all aspects of the art community, encompassing art, music, film and the rebirth of Detroit. held at the Russell Industrial Center.

September 25-26, 2009 (fri-sat): Oktoberfest West Michigan in Grand Rapids (West MI).
official website: www.oktoberfestwestmichigan.com
Free Admission, free parking, held at John Ball Park, put on by the Edelweiss Club. German music, dancing, authentic German food, beer tent, hosting the largest known Alphorn Ensamble in the US, and more.

September 25-26, 2009 (fri-sat): FemCon - in Lansing at Basement 414.
official information: www.myspace.com/brf07. annual two day pro-feminist rock show and festival.

TBA 2009 (sat): Annual Fall Fundraiser for WHFR-FM in Dearborn (west side of Detroit).
All proceeds go to WHFR FM 89.3 which programs Alternative Variety, music little heard elsewhere on Detroit area radio stations.

Detroit HipHop Awards - no info for 2009.

2009? Ann Arbor Blues and Jazz Festival in Ann Arbor.
official website: www.a2bluesjazz.org
2008 was cancelled, was an annual festival till last year. (founded in 1969).

October 12-14, 2009 (mon-wed): MME - Metro Music Expo 2009 in Novi (northwest of Detroit).
official websites: www.metromusicexpo.com and www.myspace.com/metromusicexpo
Seminars, Clinics, Live Performances, Everything Music Under One Roof. A consumer exposition event that aims to bring together all things music: instrument manufacturers, music retailers, home audio equipment, production equipment, vintage guitars, collectibles ... if it is related to music, it will have a presence! Held at Rock Financial Showplace located at 46100 Grand River Ave, Novi, MI 48374.

TBA 2009: (fri-sat): 10th Annual Motor City Blues & Boogie Woogie Festival to be held at the Music Hall in downtown Detroit. official information: www.amrf.net. The performances will be recorded and nationally distributed programs produced for public television. Tickets are $35 each night for general admission. $75 VIP tickets include mezzanine seating, complimetary buffet and cash bar.

TBA Oct 2009: (sat): Old-Time Fiddlers Contest - Annual Michigan State Championship in New Boston (southwest of Detroit). official information: www.huronapplefest.com/fiddlerscontest.php
23rd in 2008. Contestants must play a waltz, a schottische, a jig and a reel in a manner suitable to Michigan old-time dancing. Contestants will be judged on tempo/timing, intonation, expression and repertoire. There is a non-refundable $10 entry fee. Annual contest is part of the Huron Township Applefest.

TBA 2009: (sun): Ionia "County" Bluegrass Show/Jam in Ionia. info at: www.myspace.com/pollymisner

TBA 2009: (sat): Detroit Blues Society Meeting and Jam at Memphis Smoke in Royal Oak (just north of Detroit). 100 S. Main St, Royal Oak, MI 48067. ph# 248-543-4300. 9pm - 1am.
scheduled musical host is Motor City Josh. You don't need to be a DBS member to hear great music! details

TBA 2009: (wed-sat): Edgefest in Ann Arbor.
official information on: www.kerrytownconcerthouse.com
Annual Jazz and Creative Music festival. Edgefest events take place at several venues. Concerts were scheduled so festival goers could experience all shows at all venues. Reservations accepted for individual concerts and a festival wide "Edgepass" for admission to all shows was available.

TBA 2009: (sat): Detroit Blues Challenge Competition - Round 5 at B Boomers. Finals Nov 23, 2008. Last of peliminary series to determine who represents Detroit area in a national competition in early 2009. more info at DBS.

TBA 2009: (sat): International Gospel Music Hall of Fame and Museum Induction and Awards in Detroit.
official website: www.igmhf.org
Annual event, tickets around $75 advance, $100 at door.

TBA 2009: (sat): Michigan Competing Band Association State Championship Contest in Detroit.
official information: www.michcompband.org/Championships/championships.html
29th Annual at Ford Field in Detroit, 40 High School Marching bands, Drum & Bugle Corps style bands in four MCBA Flights of Competition. tickets are Cash Only.

TBA 2009: (sun): LZ Memorial Jam - "All Day Music" starting 2pm at Nancy Whiskey's located at 2644 Harrison (corner of Spruce) 313-962-4247. Sue Benner, Cheryl 'Cee Cee' Collins, and the Detroit Undergound Band members invite you to celebrate the Life of Bill "LZ" Dybek. All Musicians are requested to attend and participate in this 'all day jam session', so bring your axes! This event will also be POT-LUCK, so feel free to bring a dish to share. There is a concerted effort to have CD's available from the final Detroit Underground Band performances. These CD's will be sold for $10, with prcoceeds being donated to LZ's daughter (Kelli) and a local charity.

TBA 2009:: Annual Lamb's Retreat for Songwriters in Harbor Springs (northwest tip of lower peninsula). official website: www.springfed.org/Songwriters.html
14th Annual, presented by Springfed Arts.

TBA 2009: (sat): Detroit Blues Society Meeting and Jam at Memphis Smoke in Royal Oak (just north of Detroit). 100 S. Main St, Royal Oak, MI 48067. ph# 248-543-4300. 9pm - 1am.
scheduled musical host is Mojo Phoenix. You don't need to be a DBS member to hear great music! details

TBA 2009: (thur): Royal Oak Music Festival in Royal Oak (just north of Detroit). multiple venues. details

TBA 2009: (fri): Urban Organic Music/Art Festival in Detroit.
official website: www.urban-organic.net
Annual multi-venue music and art festival celebrating positive, emerging, and progressive soul and hip-hop artists from around the world. several fest events charge admission.

TBA 2009: (sat): The Christian Music Arts & Crafts Festival at Birch Run Exp Center. for info, call David Harris at 989-685-9387.

TBA 2009: (sun): Detroit Blues Challenge 2008 Finals at the Magic Bag in Ferndale, MI (just north of Detroit).
Finals competition to determine musicians to represent Detroit at the International Blues Competition in Memphis early next year.

TBA 2009: (sat): Detroit Blues Society Annual Holiday Bash and Jam at Memphis Smoke in Royal Oak (just north of Detroit). 100 S. Main St, Royal Oak, MI 48067. ph# 248-543-4300. 9pm - 1am.
scheduled musical host is the Motor City Women. details

December 25, 2009 (friday): Merry Christmas!

TBA 2009: Annual Motor City Music Foundation Holiday Blues Bash - held last year at Memphis Smoke in Royal Oak.

December 31st: Enjoy Great Party Music at New Year's Eve Parties throughout all Michigan!

CONCERT SERIES AND MUSIC SERIES Throughout Michigan

White Crow Conservatory of Music - in Saginaw. Main Concert Season (five days a week) runs from Sept thru May. It also has workshops and full day festivals throughout the year. wccm on myspace

Ren Cen Rockin' on the Riverfront - TBA 2009. Last year was Fridays from June 17 to Aug 22, Riverfront Plaza (GM Ren Cen) in Downtown Detroit. Free Admission, national name classic rock.

Ypsilanti Summer Concert Series - TBA 2009. in Ypsilanti. Last year was every Friday from June 6 to September 12. Free admission and family friendly.

Plymouth Music in the Park - TBA 2009. Last year was Wednesdays at Noon in Kellogg Park from June 18th to August 20th.

Razor Entertainment presents the third annual Jazz at the Library Series in Charlevoix, Michigan. This concert series features the Chris Copeland Trio along with special guests each week in July and August 2009, Every Wednesday evening in the summer, outdoors, at the Charlevoix Public Library. 7 pm. Free Concerts. info when posted or call 231-631-8987.

Chamber Music Series at the Scarab Club 2008/2009 - in Detroit. 11th season, October through June.

Manitou Music Festival Concert Series - TBA 2009. takes place in the Northwest Lower Peninsula. 17th season in 2008, June through August featuring national and regional performers of classical, jazz, and folk music in outdoor & family friendly locations.

Kalamazoo Bach Festival Season 2008-2009 - in Kalamazoo (West MI). 62nd Season.

MUSIC VENUES AND CONCERT HALLS WITH SHOWS OF NATIONAL TOURING MUSIC ACTS

Lexington Music Theatre - Music Events - in East MI, lower right part of the Thumb. 1-877-4LEXMTC.

Chene Park Entertainment Center - in Detroit. 2600 Atwater Street, Detroit, MI 48207. 313-393-0292.

Detroit Opera House - Season info - Detroit Opera House at 1526 Broadway, Detroit, MI 48226 is home of the Michigan Opera Theatre.

DTE Energy Music Theatre (formerly Pine Knob) - in Clarkston (northwest of Detroit). 7774 Sashabaw Rd, Clarkston, MI 48348 (north of Detroit). map and parking info

Emerald Theatre - in Mount Clemens (north of Detroit). 31 N Walnut Street, Mt Clemens, MI 48043 (north of Detroit). 586-913-1920.

Fillmore Detroit (The Fillmore Detroit, formerly known as the State Theatre). 2115 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI 48201 (Downtown). on myspace

Harpos - in Detroit.

Kerrytown Concert House - in Ann Arbor

Magic Bag - in Ferndale (just north of Detroit)

Magic Stick (part of the Majestic Theatre complex) - in Detroit. 4120-4140 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI (directions on website). ph# 313-833-9700.

Majestic Theatre (and Majestic Theatre complex) - in Detroit. 4120-4140 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI (directions on website). ph# 313-833-9700.

Meadow Brook Music Festival - in Rochester Hills (north of Detroit)

Royal Oak Music Theatre - in Royal Oak (just north of Detroit)

St. Andrew's Hall - in Downtown Detroit

The Ark - in Ann Arbor

The Machine Shop - in Flint

The Palace of Auburn Hills - in Auburn Hills (northwest of Detroit)

Michigan Music Association Workshops - for Piano and Vocal Teachers.

Motorcityrock.com Benefit and Reunion - 1st was in 2003, 2nd in 2006, next in 2009?

Michigan Neighbors Having Music Events

TBA June, 2009: Music at ArtWalk - in downtown Sarnia, Ontario CA (across from Port Huron). annual event, local and visiting performers provide a free weekend of entertainment.

July 16-19, 2009: Blues Fest International 2009 - annual event held in Windsor & London Ontario CA (across from Detroit).

TBA September, 2009: Jazz In The Village - in Sarnia, Canada CA (across from Port Huron). 4th Annual in 2008. A Sarnia Organ Donor's Awareness Group event, local jazz musicians as well as out-of-town guest groups will be featured throughout the day long event.

Detroit Concerts - their music events and competitions at venues such as St. Andrews Hall in Detroit, Pike Room and The Eagle Theatre in Pontiac, more.

Detroit Area Blues Events - throughout the year. one continually updated page of event dates, location, artists, and contact info listed by the Detroit Blues Society (DBS). also see DBS Official Events.

Metro Detroit Jazz Concerts, Jazz Events & Festivals - listed by "Smooth Jazz" V98.7 FM

West Michigan Country.com - a one stop site for infomation on country events, artist, venues, radio, and west Michigan country news.

Northern Michigan Music Festivals - northern lower peninsula and the U.P., includes overviews and links to info.

U.P.Bands.com - their list of festivals includes all of the upper peninsula and northern Wisconson.

Leelanau County Events and Music Events (Northwest Lower Peninsula, just north of Traverse City)

Fusicology List of Detroit Events - underground, house, freestyle, soul ...

Frankenmuth Festivals - in Frankenmuth (Mid-MI). [future dates].

Cranbrook Music Guild - in Bloomfield Hills. classical/chamber music. subscriptions $100-$150, single tickets $30.

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